The Tchimpounga Sanctuary is situated 40 kilometres north of Pointe
Noire in the Congo Republic.Having over 100 orphaned chimpanzees,
making Tchimpounga Sanctuary the largest of its kind in Africa. The
chimpanzees come from Congo-Zaire and Gabon, as well as the
Congo-Brazzaville region. A large area of forest and grassy space
surrounds the main holding facility, which is enclosed by an electric
fence. This open space allows the chimpanzees to be viewed by local
people and ecotourists, without too much human-chimp interaction
occurring.
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About Republic of Congo
Location: Western Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon
Climate: tropical; rainy season (March to June); dry season (June to October); constantly high temperatures and humidity; particularly enervating climate astride the Equator
Population: 3,768,000 (UN est.)
Language: French (official), Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most widespread)
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General Info (Republic of Congo)
Location: Western Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon
Climate: tropical; rainy season (March to June); dry season (June to October); constantly high temperatures and humidity; particularly enervating climate astride the Equator
Population: 3,768,000 (UN est.)
Language: French (official), Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most widespread)
